FEMA reports repeat Katrina failures urge urgent reforms
An internal FEMA memo from February criticizes Katrina response flaws seen in leadership roles plans and staffing and notes supply tracking problems. The findings echo a March 2005 consultant’s analysis urging dramatic changes before the 2006 hurricane season.
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Saddam faces new genocide charges in Halabja case
Iraqi tribunal charges Saddam Hussein and six others with genocide and crimes against humanity for the 1980s Anfal campaign against Kurds, including the Halabja gas attack in which about 5000 people died. The indictment supports a second trial while the Dujail case continues.
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Immigration funding dispute hits local police districts
Kansas sheriffs insist immigration enforcement is an unfunded mandate and demand federal funding for local police. ICE reimburses county jails but not officer time, while some fear broader enforcement would harm community trust and deter crime reporting. Local chiefs caution about neutrality and funding burdens linger.
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Pomona Seeks Zoning Reform Amid Growth Pressure
In Pomona growth spurs housing, with 14 to 16 new homes in a northwest subdivision sold quickly. City zoning rules from 1993 clash with building codes adopted since, hindering manufactured homes and hampering growth. Lantis calls for a hard look at outdated regulations as part of the council race.
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Gay Games Row Sparks Crystal Lake Council Debate
Crystal Lake Illinois faces a heated City Council discussion over granting a permit for a Gay Games rowing event on a man made lake amid protests labeling the event a threat to the town’s values. Letters to the editor show sharp conflict over tolerance versus bigotry in a community of about 40 000 near Chicago.
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Mysterious dog killings ignite fear in Michigan town
In Superior Township near Ann Arbor residents report skinned dogs and coyotes along dirt roads. The string of killings escalated March 16 with a decapitated Rottweiler and bound feet. Eight more dogs, including several headless, have been found, spurring community outrage and fears a killer targets humans. A March 22 sighting on Vree land Road prompted a warning sign vowing punishment and fire in hell.
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